Question

Discuss the below in no less than 300 words.

Search the internet for other versions of a Linux Server besides Ubuntu.

List at least 5 below and provide a description for each. Note any interesting features that fork may have.

Answer 1

The different types of Linux servers are as follows:

1) OpenSUSE

· It was formerly known as SUSE Linux.

· It is a Linux distribution sponsored by SUSE Software Solutions Germany GmbH.

· There are two openSUSE derivatives:

1) Leap:

Leap features longer release cycles. Leap is better for stability. Updates bolster the operating system.

2) Tumbleweed:

Tumbleweed is the rolling release. Tumbleweed is better for power users with its up-to-date packages like the Linux Kernel and SAMBA.

· OpenSUSE is more suited to power users like system administrators.

· It's great as a web server, home server, or home server/web server combo.

· System administrators benefit from tools like Kiwi, YaST, OBS, and openQA.

· No fork based off OpenSUSE but there are some spins based on OpenSUSE like EcoLab and GeckoLinux

2) CentOS

· CentOS (Community Enterprise Operating System) was forked from RHEL in 2004 and the first release of CentOS was version 2.

· CentOS provides a stable environment.

· CentOS is built from the source code of RHEL making it compatible with RHEL.

· CentOS delivers an enterprise-class server experience.

· CentOS employs the RPM package manager.

· CentOS functions well on mainframes.

· CentOS provides the functionality and stability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

3) Oracle Linux

· Oracle Linux is a Linux distribution powered by tech giant Oracle.

· It's available with two kernels. One features the Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK). This is the same kernel as found in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

· Oracle Linux features Ksplice for enhanced kernel security.

· There's also support for Oracle, OpenStack, Linux containers, and Docker.

· It's branded with an Oracle theme including an Oracle penguin.

· Oracle Linux is best for datacenters or creating clouds with OpenStack.

4) Fedora

· Fedora is a Linux distribution developed by the community-supported Fedora Project which is sponsored primarily by Red Hat.

· Fedora is the upstream source of the commercial Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution, and subsequently CentOS as well.

· The default desktop environment in Fedora is GNOME and the default user interface is the GNOME Shell. Other desktop environments, including KDE Plasma, Xfce, LXDE, MATE, Deepin and Cinnamon, are available and can be installed.

· The default Fedora Server install lacks a GUI. However, you may install one if you don't plan to run a headless server.

· The Server edition boasts a multitude of tools. There's the Cockpit system management dashboard. Database services like PostgreSQL are included in Fedora Server.

· Seasoned Linux developers and system administrators should pick Fedora Server.

5) ClearOS

· ClearOS (also known as the ClearOS System, formerly ClarkConnect^[3]) is an operating system marketed by the software company ClearCenter.

· It is based on CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux,^[4] designed for use in small and medium enterprises.

· ClearOS is specifically engineered for servers, gateway machines, and network systems. The standard install features security enhancements.

· There's a default firewall, bandwidth management tools, a mail server, and intrusion detection.